Mia Kami’s powerful rendition of “Rooted” received a standing ovation at the recent 7th Our Ocean Conference in Palau.
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Three months after volcanic eruption, Tonga slowly rebuilds
Tonga rebuilds slowly three months after volcanic eruption, “still need psychological and social support, especially those who have to relocate.”
Our Ocean Conference held in the Pacific, indigenous methods to tackle climate change
Our Ocean Conference in the Pacific highlights the critical role and leadership of indigenous peoples and local communities in tackling climate change, says Aupito William Sio
Deliver solutions to meet deepening climate crisis, NZ urges global oceans conference
NZ called on governments, civil society and businesses to act with urgency to realise opportunities for their people and oceans’ health at Our Oceans Conference
‘We are the Pacific Ocean’ says Tonga’s PM in Palau
To address the multifaced nature of ocean challenges encountered by island communities, “we need the support of the region and the world,” says Tonga’s PM
Ocean Protectors: How the old ways of Protecting the Ocean are new again in Fiji
Nataleira community renew the old ways of protecting the ocean to ensure future generations are aware of the importance of oceans and assist Fiji’s oceans commitment
Palau adamant youth get a seat at the table in Our Ocean conference
Our Ocean conference in Palau ensures to incorporate youth delegates and indigenous voices says, Steven Victor
How youth-led tech can tackle climate change and build resilience in SIDS
Engaging youth in the design and deployment of climate technologies will be crucial to helping the most affected communities adapt in the Pacific, writes Natalie Donback
A Vanuatu community group is taking ‘ownership’ of responses to natural disasters
Santo Sunset Environment Network is building a community disaster and climate change committee to take local ownership of the disaster response in Vanuatu
Idea of offshore space protection welcomed
Lau islands welcomed the idea of offshore space protection after Fiji’s IUCN project liaison officer stressed the government’s oceans commitment